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Category: Civic Engagement/Citizenship
Divided We Fail (AARP)
AARP, Business Roundtable, Service Employees Union (SEIU), and National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) are engaging the American people, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and elected officials in finding bi-partisan solutions to ensure affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security.
http://www.aarp.org/issues/dividedwefail/
Categories: Civic Engagement/Citizenship
Escuela Bolivia
This Arlington nonprofit organization was established to meet the needs of a growing immigrant Latino population and to address the achievement gap between Latino and other students. This mission is achieved through the provision of educational and cultural services that provide and strengthen linguistic and cultural values and improve the academic achievement of children, youth and adults so that they may gain better opportunities to improve their lives and their community.
http://www.escuelabolivia.org/
Categories: Civic Engagement/Citizenship
Free Legal Services in Virginia
The U.S. Department of Justice lists organizations and attorneys who provide free legal services and/or referrals for such services to indigent individuals in immigration removal proceedings, pursuant to 8 CFR §1003.61. Some of these organizations may also charge a nominal fee for legal services to certain low income individuals.
http://www.usdoj.gov/eoir/probono/freelglchtVA.htm
Categories: Civic Engagement/Citizenship
Global Service Institute Network
The Center for Social Development (CSD) at Washington University and Innovations in Civic Participation (ICP) in Washington, DC partner to operate the Global Service Institute (GSI). GSI was founded as a long-term project to study, inform, and assist in the development of civic service worldwide.
http://gwbweb.wustl.edu/csd/gsi/
Categories: Civic Engagement/Citizenship
Innovations in Civic Participation
ICP works with government representatives, nonprofits, community-based organizations and educational institutions to support and strengthen service policy worldwide.
http://www.icicp.org/index.php
Categories: Civic Engagement/Citizenship
Kids Voting USA®
A national leader in civic education, Kids Voting USA® gets students involved and ready to be educated, engaged citizens. Students learn about democracy through a combination of classroom activities, an authentic voting experience and family dialogue.
http://www.kidsvotingusa.org/
Categories: Civic Engagement/Citizenship
Leader to Leader Institute
The Leader to Leader Institute's mission is to strengthen the leadership of the social sector. Established in 1990 as the Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management, the Institute furthers its mission by providing social sector leaders with the essential leadership wisdom, inspiration and resources to lead for innovation and to build vibrant social sector nonprofit organizations.
http://www.pfdf.org
Categories: Civic Engagement/Citizenship | Leadership Development
League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has fought since 1920 to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy.
http://www.lwv.org/Election2008/index.html
Categories: Civic Engagement/Citizenship
National Conference on Citizenship
The National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) is a federally chartered corporation whose mission is to encourage a more active, engaged citizenry. Founded in 1946 to sustain the spirit of cooperation that bound citizens together during World War II, the NCoC was granted a federal charter by a unanimous act of the Congress in 1953. Federal charters are granted to organizations conducting activities of national scope, of patriotic, charitable or educational purpose, in a nonpartisan manner, and of unique character.
http://www.ncoc.net
Categories: Civic Engagement/Citizenship
Nonprofit VOTE
Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network (NVEN ) is dedicated to expanding the role of America’s nonprofits in voting and elections. NVEN works with state nonprofit VOTE initiatives and its national website to provide resources and tools for 501(c)(3) nonprofits to help their communities participate and vote.
http://www.nonprofitvote.org/
Categories: Civic Engagement/Citizenship
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